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Ahimsa Foundation

Animal Welfare Niwot, CO EIN 852700743 · IRS Sign up to see website
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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Ahimsa Foundation

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Headquarters
Niwot, CO
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ahimsa Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Niwot, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 852700743. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $160M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Ahimsa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Ahimsa Foundation is located in Niwot, CO, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Ahimsa Foundation has $160M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ahimsa Foundation is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. It has $160M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Ahimsa Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Ahimsa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Ahimsa Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Ahimsa Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $160M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Ahimsa Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ahimsa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 852700743, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

SH
Shaleen Shah
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

SH
Shaleen S•••
President
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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Miyoko Schinner vs. Satish Karandikar in battle of vegan heavyweights - Animals 24-7

www.animals24-7.org · · Neutral

Ahimsa Companies pumps $12m into Ohio plant, takes long view on alt meat: ‘We’re on the right side of history’ - AgFunderNews

agfundernews.com · · Neutral

Beyond Meat Secures $100 Million From Ahimsa Foods Affiliate - Plant Based News

plantbasednews.org · · Neutral

Beyond Meat secures $100M to pay down debt as plant-based sales suffer - Food Dive

www.fooddive.com · · Neutral

As Sales Slide Again in ‘Disappointing’ Q1, Beyond Meat Nets $100M in Debt Funding - Green Queen Media

www.greenqueen.com.hk · · Neutral

Cash-Strapped Beyond Meat Gets $100 Million From Diet Non-Profit - Bloomberg

www.bloomberg.com · · Neutral

Ahimsa Companies Acquires Good Catch Production Facility from Gathered Foods - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine

vegconomist.com · · Neutral

Minneapolis plant-based food company Wicked Kitchen acquired as industry consolidates and slows - Star Tribune

www.startribune.com · · Neutral

“We’ve got to step up and help these companies get to that next level” - new investor Ahimsa Companies on backing plant-based - Global Food Industry News

www.just-food.com · · Neutral

Wicked Kitchen begins new ownership under animal-free Ahimsa cohort - Global Food Industry News

www.just-food.com · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Miyoko Schinner vs. Satish Karandikar in battle of vegan heavyweights - Animals 24-7
Nov 2025
www.animals24-7.org
Ahimsa Companies pumps $12m into Ohio plant, takes long view on alt meat: ‘We’re on the right side of history’ - AgFunde
Jul 2025
agfundernews.com
Beyond Meat Secures $100 Million From Ahimsa Foods Affiliate - Plant Based News
May 2025
plantbasednews.org
Beyond Meat secures $100M to pay down debt as plant-based sales suffer - Food Dive
May 2025
www.fooddive.com
As Sales Slide Again in ‘Disappointing’ Q1, Beyond Meat Nets $100M in Debt Funding - Green Queen Media
May 2025
www.greenqueen.com.hk
Cash-Strapped Beyond Meat Gets $100 Million From Diet Non-Profit - Bloomberg
May 2025
www.bloomberg.com
Form filed
$160.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Ahimsa Companies Acquires Good Catch Production Facility from Gathered Foods - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
Jul 2024
vegconomist.com
Minneapolis plant-based food company Wicked Kitchen acquired as industry consolidates and slows - Star Tribune
Jun 2024
www.startribune.com
“We’ve got to step up and help these companies get to that next level” - new investor Ahimsa Companies on backing plant-
Jun 2024
www.just-food.com
Wicked Kitchen begins new ownership under animal-free Ahimsa cohort - Global Food Industry News
Jun 2024
www.just-food.com
Form filed
$55.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$581.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$508.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ahimsa Foundation This page 63 $160.2 million -
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Ahimsa Foundation

What is Ahimsa Foundation?
Ahimsa Foundation is a animal welfare private non-operating foundation based in Niwot, United States.
Who leads Ahimsa Foundation?
Shaleen Shah serves as President.
Where is Ahimsa Foundation located?
Headquartered in Niwot, United States.
What is Ahimsa Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B.
Is Ahimsa Foundation trustworthy?
Ahimsa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ahimsa Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 852700743.
What is Ahimsa Foundation's website?
http://www.ahimsafdn.org